MA Archaeology and Heritage

The Archaeology and Heritage MA course at the University of Sheffield is a one year full-time or two years part-time postgraduate course. This course provides an excellent platform for students who wish to delve deeper into the practical and theoretical aspects of archaeology and heritage. It offers students the opportunity to develop archaeological practice and research skills while gaining real-world experience within heritage management and commercial archaeology. Course Content: The course content features an exciting mix of compulsory and optional modules that allow students to tailor their studies according to their interests. Students get to explore topics such as archaeological theory, cultural heritage management, material culture and monographic study. An integral part of the course is a dissertation where students can focus their research on a specific archaeological or heritage topic of their choice.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Current Issues in Archaeology and Heritage, Heritage, History and Identity and Heritage, Place and Community. There are also workshops on Research Design and Presentation Skills. Students also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of optional modules.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), which means it meets the globally recognized standards for archaeology and heritage education.Future Careers: Graduates of the course can expect to find career opportunities in areas such as archaeology (within commercial, public sector, not-for-profit organization sectors) and wider heritage sectors like museums, heritage tourism, and local and national government. They will also be well-prepared for further doctoral research if they choose to continue their academic journey.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.